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With Phoenix Contact new Clipsafe range you can get your individual control cabinet solution for hazardous areas quickly and from a single source.

The new CLIPSAFE stainless steel housings provide comprehensive protection for your applications in industrial environments and in process technology. The product range consists of standardized housings at sizes up to 1000 x 1000 x 300 mm. We can also customise them into ATEX and IECEx-approved terminal boxes which can be delivered fully kitted out.

You can also very easily customise the design to your own liking and have the door open either side, cable glands in the position you want and even take care of the wiring for you.

Upon request, can be equipped with approved controller and interface components

Professional customer support and short delivery times thanks to worldwide sales network

The advantages at a glance

CLIPSAFE terminal boxes and processed empty housings

CLIPSAFE terminal boxes and processed empty housings

The right CLIPSAFE solution for every application

Empty Ex housing

Choose the suitable stainless steel housing for your application from 140 Ex-approved versions. Custom dimensions and surface treatments are possible on request. The delivery is carried out with a corresponding component approval in accordance with ATEX and IECEx.

Empty Ex housing processed according to customer specifications

We adapt the housings to your requests with threads, drilled holes and rectangle cutouts taking into account Ex-standards in accordance with ATEX and IECEx. The delivery is carried out with a corresponding component approval.

Ex terminal boxes equipped according to customer specifications

If desired, you can obtain the CLIPSAFE empty housing completely equipped with modular terminal blocks and cable glands. Terminal boxes are delivered with a corresponding equipment approval in accordance with ATEX and IECEx for use in potentially explosive areas.

Ex cable glands

Ex cable glands

A comprehensive range of Ex cable glands made from stainless steel or nickel-plated brass is available to safely feed through standard, reinforced, and shielded cables. IP66, IP67, and IP68 degrees of protection provide maximum security.

All connections – one system

All connection technology can be combined by the user

The CLIPLINE complete modular terminal block from Phoenix Contact is unique. You can freely select the connection technology.

Detailed information and data sheets with installation instructions on terminal blocks in the Ex area are available in the terminal blocks product area for downloading Ex-approved products.

The newly released Phoenix Contact multi-channel electronic device circuit breakers provide greater functionality in a very small amount of space. Thanks to the push-in connection technology, they are particularly suitable for use in machine building and control technology. Configuration could not be easier with the new nominal current assistant. The multi-channel outputs means distribution boards are no longer needed in small systems saving even more space in the panel, which allows for further cost savings and smaller cabinets to be used.

Your advantages

Optimum system protection and nominal currents set up easily using the nominal current assistant

Versatile use, thanks to fine nominal current levels

Space-saving, easy installation, thanks to the compact design and push-in connection technology which allows for easier power distribution in your system

Increased system safety, thanks to electronic locking of the set nominal currents and active current limitation

Various fields of application, thanks to the wide temperature range and high resistance to shock and vibration

Function description of CBM device circuit breakers

CBM eight-channel electronic device circuit breaker

The CBM product range protects against overload and short-circuit currents in 24 V DC circuits. The nominal current of each channel can be adjusted individually in fine increments between 0.5 and 10 A. The selected settings are locked electronically which prevents the risk of unintentional adjustment.

The integrated early warning system ensures fewer failures. If 80% of the set nominal current of a channel is reached, a warning is indicated via the associated LED. Furthermore, the separate signal output can be used for remote signaling.

Thanks to the active current limitation, the upstream power supply can be used optimally. This enables the use of smaller switched-mode power supply units and prevents undesirable voltage dips and just 41mm wide they take up very little room on the DIN rail.

Function elements

4 or 8 independent channels

Remote indication contact

Reset input

Early warning at 80%, 24 V DC output, and LED signal

LED display for supply voltage, surge voltage, and undervoltage

Power supply 2 x minus

Power supply 2 x plus

Electronic locking

Adjustable nominal currents: 0.5 to 10 A

Tripping characteristic of CBM device circuit breakers

Tripping characteristic for the setting range from 2 to 10 A

Electronic device circuit breakers in the CBM product range are equipped with active current limitation. Depending on the preset current, this function limits short-circuit and overload currents to a value that is 1.5 to 2 times that of the nominal current. This protects the power supply against excessively high currents and prevents the output voltage dipping at the switched-mode power supply unit. It is therefore possible to virtually fully plan the connected load of a DC voltage power supply. In addition, longer cable paths between the power supply and load are possible without negatively impacting the shutdown behavior.

The integrated sensor continuously measures the current flowing and switches off within approximately 30 or 0.02 seconds in the event of an overload current or short circuit.

The tripping characteristics show the shutdown time depending on the current.

The new generation of TRIO power supplies are over 40% smaller than the previous generation and among other new features that are now included as standard are the new tool free push-in connections which save on installation time. This series now has dynamic power reserve of 150% of the nominal current for 5 seconds.

The robust electrical design of this range has a high dielectric strength on all single phase models up to 300VAC and the advanced design of the three phase models means that even if one phase on the input has a permanent failure then the unit will function as normal.

All models have a rugged mechanical design with a vibration resistance up to 4g and shock resistance up to 30g. Along with a high MTBF of up to 3.5 million hours.

The single phase range covers 24V from 3A up to 20A and the three phase range covers 24V from 5A up to 20A. Your advantages Save time and costs, thanks to the push-in connection and narrow design Increase system availability, thanks to dynamic boost with 150% of the nominal current for five seconds Maximum flexibility due to the extensive temperature range from -25°C to +70°C and device start up at -40°C

Your advantages:

Save time and costs, thanks to the push-in connection and narrow design

Increase system availability, thanks to dynamic boost with 150% of the nominal current for five seconds

Maximum flexibility due to the extensive temperature range from -25°C to +70°C and device startup at -40°C

Phoenix Contact now have free CAD data in the widely used ‘DXF’, ‘IGES’ and ‘STEP’ file formats available for all their power supplies, UPS, DC/DC converters and accessories.

The advantages of using CAD to design in Phoenix models into either new designs, or when designing out older models or a competitors unit, is the amount of time it saves by not having to do all the layout yourself and knowing that everything is 100% correct.

If you do need CAD data for any unit please do not hesitate to contact us.

Redundancy modules – QUINT ORING with ACB technology

With Phoenix QUINT ORING redundancy modules, you meet the highest of system availability requirements. Devices with the new ACB technology offer everything for reliable decoupling, monitoring and regulating redundant power supply concepts.

Advantages at a glance:

Even distribution doubles service life
Phoenix ORING module’s newly developed (ACB) Auto Current Balancing technology doubles the service life of redundantly operated power supply units, by equally loading both power supply units. Equal division of the load current is automated.

Save 70% energy
QUINT ORING decouples with MOFSETs instead of conventional Shottky or silicon diodes so that up to 70 percent of energy is saved when compared with conventional diode modules.

Continuous redundancy
The use of two Plus output terminal blocks makes it possible to devise a redundant wiring concept that runs right through to the load.

Permanent load current monitoring
Load current monitoring offers a major advantage: if the user connects additional loads to a redundant power supply unit during system expansion, this can lead to redundancy loss.

OVP (Over Voltage Protection)
All surge voltages are limited to 32V and if used with two Phoenix QUINT power supply you have a double fail safe.

An example of how this works is a controller that requires 4 amps is supplied by two redundant power supply units, each with a nominal current of 5 amps. As part of a system expansion, the user connects another load with 4 amps. The power supply units easily supply 8 amps without any voltage dips.

However, in this instance there is no more redundancy. If one of the two power supply units fails, the second device cannot provide the 8 amps. This is why checking the load current is important.

With the QUINT ORING modules, the user immediately notices when there is no more redundancy, as the QUINT ORING modules detects critical operating states within the entire supply path and notifies the operator in good time.

At this moment there are three models to choose from which are 2320173, 2320186 and 2902879 which cover power ranges from 10A up to 80A respectively.

With new lower prices we can now offer the below PULS models at outstanding value which we believe to be the lowest on the market at this time, and all the prices include free next working day delivery by UPS. We also offer quantity discounts so please feel free to ask us for a further discount off the below prices.

If you would like us to quote you on the Phoenix Contact alternative parts please ask as many are not only cheaper but also have more features, for example Phoenix model 2866802 (please click here for data) is the more advanced and smaller equivalent of the PULS model QT40.241 and we can sell you this at £245.00 each which is a saving of £45.00 per unit.

Here at Protocol Power Products we always try to highlight to our customers the latest in power and power solutions and the Phoenix IQ UPS and free software is in our opinion one of the breakthrough technologies in recent years. Although there have been many DIN rail UPS systems introduced a lot of these are really ‘dumb’ UPS systems where the only communication feature is a flashing or solid led light.

The Phoenix system however is far more advanced and in also more price competitive, below are just some of the key features:-

Device information

Status bar

Intelligent battery management with State of charge, State of health and state of function.

Configurable software options such as setting alarm alerts which can be emailed to two~four people for example when the battery is at 60%, there is only 10 minutes of back up available, the UPS has gone offline, the battery is nearing the end of its life and needs replacing, a shut down event has started and more.

If used in PC mode you can set how long you would the unit to buffer in minutes (up to 18 hours) and seconds. Create a controlled shut down program where if the power has been off for 1 hour and you want the PC to do a controlled shut down of the hardware and software it is controlling and also put in a time delay restart of the PC of up to 60 seconds to try and ensure mains is restored permanently.

Easy service options such as changing the batteries or if installing multiple identical systems by using a IFS-CONFSTICK you can download all the settings from one system and upload them to the next system in under 30 seconds saving you a lot of time configuring the system.

Advanced information on the system such as units being used, battery type, serial numbers of units and battery, actual charging current, wire distance to battery, wire cross section to the battery unit, returns to mains time and much more information.

Very full and advanced monitoring information giving out information such as when the system was started, when it has gone off-line and on to battery power and for how long, when it went back on to mains power etc.

The system can be accessed and settings changed by the internet if in a remote site by using remote access control, WiFi and by Ethernet via a COMs controller. The UPS system can also be password protected to stop anyone changing any of the settings.

Different types of batteries available such BAT/VRLA which has 0~+40 operating temperature range, LI-ION (Lithium Ion) which has a -20 to +58C operating temperature range, and BAT/VRLA-WTR UPS which has a -40 to +60C operating temperature range.

Depending upon which type of UPS controller you use they are capable of a battery capacity range of 0.8Ah to 200Ah so even the most demanding system can be held up.

Along with the all in one TRIO AC/DC power supply/UPS, there is QUINT DC/DC UPS range in single outputs from 24V, 5 to 40A and dual output unit with 12V,5A and 24V/10A output and also a AC/AC 500VA unit.

For even more information and to see full data on the Phoenix power supplies and UPS range please click here.

The new Phoenix UNO range of power supplies is the first generation of its kind from Phoenix Contact. This highly efficient power supply offers basic functionality in a compact design with outstanding quality standards.

With its high-power density in narrow housing, UNO POWER is the ideal solution for applications that require up to 100W of power, particularly in compact control boxes, with its high-power density in narrow housing. The product’s high efficiency saves energy and ensures cool and durable control cabinet components. A high level of product quality ensures a reliable power supply with 24 and 12 V DC.

UNO POWER is designed for low cost, basic functionality applications. However, with a MTBF of over 500,000 hours, this option still ranks as one of the most reliable power supplies on the market.

Features & Benefits:

Higher power density than competitors — of 10 to 20% — and tailored to all conventional 120 mm control cabinets

Models from 30~100W.

High efficiency — more than 90 percent — reducing energy costs

Basic functionality for 24 V DC and 12 V DC requirements, making it a reliable power supply for low-cost applications

Wide operating temperature range of -25°C to 70°C, making it flexible for all applications

Phoenix Contact power supplies are at the cutting edge of the DIN rail power supply market with leading efficiencies, compact size and many extra features such as free downloadable software for monitoring their very compact DIN rail UPS systems.

Phoenix have listened to the industry and have produced one of the most comprehensive ranges of power supplies to suit Oil & Gas, Railways, ATEX areas, Panel builders, Automation machinery and more. Just some of the features are:

Wide range universal input

Industry standard screw terminals

Single phase power supplies

Efficiencies up to and over 94%

Three phase power supplies

Very high MTBF

DC/DC converters

Operating temperature range -40C to +70C

ATEX approved units

AC/AC UPS system

DC/DC UPS systems

Continuous bonus power up to 50%

Cutting edge SFB Technology

Redundancy modules with ACB Technology to increase service life.

With new models and ranges being developed all the time Phoenix aim to meet the most demanding customers requirements and are happy to assist on technical issues.

With large stocks held in the UK, and backed up by very large stocks in Germany, quick delivery of any quantity is possible.

Please click here for our dedicated web site or contact us for a catalogue or for price and availability.

Protocol Power Products are proud to announce that they are now an approved specialist Phoenix Contact power supply distributor.

With quite possibly the largest range of DIN rail power supplies in both AC/DC, DC/DC, AC/AC UPS and AC/DC UPS solutions you will be hard pushed to not find a advanced compact solution to your power requirements.

As a specialist independent distributor for over 25 years we can say that in our expert opinion the Phoenix range is without doubt the next step in the evolution of DIN rail power supplies and leaves other manufactures quite a few steps behind.

With a continuous focus on R & D and new products, lines being produced Phoenix have positioned themselves to be at the forefront of industry.

To see the extensive range of Phoenix DIN rail power supplies please click here to be taken to our new and dedicated site, or alternatively please copy this link: www.phoenixpowersupply.co.uk

We also have access to the entire Phoenix Contact range so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a requirement.